US Bridges

County Road 16 over Yampa River

Fair

Routt County, Colorado · 100 Ft S of CO RD 14 · Structure no. 107001600.00747

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,791
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Yampa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 16 over Yampa River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesYampa River
Location100 Ft S of CO RD 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRoutt County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.2693, -106.88116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2023)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Yampa River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Yampa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Yampa River carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Yampa River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Yampa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.